Holding steady.
Popularity of Sanjuanita since 1928
Babies named Sanjuanita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 289 |
| 1950s | 982 |
| 1960s | 635 |
| 1970s | 727 |
| 1980s | 374 |
| 1990s | 302 |
| 2000s | 151 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sanjuanita is a Spanish diminutive of San Juan, meaning 'Little Saint John,' that appeared in U.S. records starting in 1928. It reached its highest usage in 1950, when it was given to a small number of newborns, and has remained consistently rare since then. The name is heavily concentrated in states with large Hispanic populations, such as Texas and California, though it does not currently appear among the top 1000 names. Its steady but low usage reflects a cultural tradition of honoring Saint John through feminine forms, preserving a distinctive religious and linguistic heritage.
Sanjuanita is a Spanish diminutive of San Juan (Saint John), formed by combining san (saint) with Juan (John) and adding the feminine diminutive suffix -ita. It emerged as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in the Southwestern United States and Mexico, often given to girls born on or near the feast of Saint John (June 24). The name reflects a tradition of using religious titles as personal names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sanju, Juanita, Nita
Variants: Juanita
Sibling names for Sanjuanita
Names that share Sanjuanita's style, for a brother or sister.
